You're about the only one who can, Raina. DO it!
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You're about the only one who can, Raina. DO it!
I trust you and look forward to it! :mermaid kiss:Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaGlass Siren
@Raina: I concur with Pearlie; you are the closest person to Raven who frequents this board, and you have such expertise in the mermaiding world that you can appraise a mer-tail as well as/better than anyone here!
Yes, Raina, go right ahead and do a mini-review for each of your tails! I am especially interested in hearing about the lightweight tail you wore to visit the little girl in the hospital. It just looks so lightweight and comfortable in pictures, which are not adjectives I would normally use to describe a realistic silicone tail, which I know are generally very heavy when dry. I actually remember contacting Raven a couple years ago about whether or not it's possible to make a realistic-looking tail that is lightweight and comfy out of the water, and I believe she told me that for the time being she wasn't sure if that was possible, but it looks like she found a way.
So someone has contacted at LEAST two tail makers about making this tail for them, neither tailmaker she asked was Raven. Hmm...
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Oh look it's her lionfish tail haha. Like a combination of the first and second paint job it had...Quote:
Originally Posted by Inkling
Of course, everyone's always gotta follow what Raven does. *rolls eyes* it would be pretty ballsy of any tail maker to take that on. Not only because it's so complex but everyone would know it was a knock off.
She posted this on her page after getting her first response. So then she tried another tailmaker who also told her no. Smh.
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They started talking about Finfolk too, but by the sound of their conversation they don't want to pay that much. *facepalm*
Oh what an idiot :doh: :rolleyes:
I feel like they might be new to the community or someone younger.
If they are new to the community they're gonna learn real quick that this shiz doesn't fly. One upside though... that drawing is very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalani
Yeah there's no denying they're a talented artist, but they lose points for copying
I hope you commented on the post. Otherwise send me the link and I'll be happy to set them straight.
I can see the post but am unable to comment. I'll PM you the link.Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
Not everyone! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
But I know what you mean. Next thing we'll be reading is that that Russian girl will knock it off.
LOL. I'd almost like to see her try.Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
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well I found out who she was and saw a bunch of her posts bashing tail makers who told her no. So I sent her this message
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Hi there. I saw your drawing of Raven's lionfish tail that you're asking all the tail makers to make you, and you want it to not be so expensive. I am very good friends with Raven, I own the first tail she ever made, along with 5 others. Couple points:
1) tail makers aren't being stuck up to you. It's incredibly rude of you to ask them to copy someone else's tail. It is standard in ANY custom community that people not create knock offs. Tail makers are showing Raven respect as an artist by telling you no.
2) copying someone else is a great way to get the community to NOT like you. If you're serious about being a mermaid and having a realistic tail, it's important to start being professional right from the start. It's also important to network and learn from other mermaids. You will alienate the community by copying someone else.
3) you're not going to get something like a professional mermaid tail CHEAP. They're expensive because the materials to make them are expensive. Perhaps if you find it too expensive to go with silicone you should be starting with fabric and working your way up.
If you're serious about wanting a tail and being a mermaid I suggest you join www.mernetwork.com where there are loads of resources. Also. Ive published two books about it and have loads of free resources on my website www.makemeamermaid.com
There's a lot of resources on mernetwork to help people design their own tails, or even make one inspired by someone else. Good luck, and please don't start off in the community by copying others and publicly bad mouthing tail makers. We can all see it!
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Originally Posted by AniaR
You tell her Raina! I would love to see what she says in reply, if at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
you will not like it. lol I'm gonna hold off on posting it because she mentioned she was looking around here and I am hoping she'll come around, but not so sureQuote:
You tell her Raina! I would love to see what she says in reply, if at all.
Good message, Raina :). You were polite to this person and gave them some good advice.
Very nicely put Raina, I hope she decides to join is here
Indeed; one mustn't let a bad start sour one to the mermaid community. She's a fine artist, and if she really wants to look like a lionfish I'm sure she can find a way to do so without copying anyone else (they are natural creatures, after all). The advice you gave was excellent as always! :mermaid kiss:
What Russian?Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
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Yesterday At the Dutch mermaid meetup I was able to take a look at the Merbellas tail from
mermaid Vicky! It's SO stunning! Like: all I wanted to do was pet and cuddle it. :D URGH- It's getting really hard for me now! 2,5 months to go!
Attachment 31548Attachment 31548 I had to crop this photo becouse of image size etc. :(
It reminds me of a woodland fairy! <3
I could not stop staring at it! :swoon:
To all mers with an Angler fluke; What are the dymentions of the fluke? I'm getting a foil monofin but still looking for a bag that would fit the enire tail. :3
Some help here please!
you'll probably have to message someone specifically.
PUBLIC ALERT
I post updates in here about Raven when I know any updates, but for anyone who may not realize it, though I try to be helpful when I *do* know things, I do NOT work for or with Raven or even live in the same country. People reallllly seem to be getting that confused lately. I will not give out her phone number (she gave it to me once for customs and I lost it anyway haha) and I have no extra methods of getting through to her than any of you. if she's not checking messages or emails, she's not seeing mine either. Yes, we're friends, but we aren't in constant communication! We're constantly busy - both of us- and if we do get to catch up it is usually in sporadic bursts for short periods of time.
I've been getting loads of messages lately from people who want to get through to her and there's nothing I can do about it. Also, it wouldnt be appropriate in any other business to try and contact someone's friends or family. So please don't message me with big long emails about your ordering process. I feel sometimes like people try to manipulate my friendship with her in order to get a result, or put pressure on her through me and I really don't like being used.
Anything I know about their status I post here. If someone's sick or travelling or out of a PC and I know about it, I post it here so everyone else knows. I'm not here to make excuses for her though either, it's her business not mine.
So please, don't message me about your merbellas orders. I can't do a darn thing for you, have no access to info, and am super busy myself! If you decide to go with Merbellas it's been known for a while now that the tails have a waiting period, and that email communication is not constant. Raven's never let anyone down yet, and never scammed anyone. So don't jump to the absolute worst conclusion and start harassing me when you don't get your email answered right away please :p I promise you this woman is not running off with your money and never giving you a tail
will do! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
and... are they at u again? :doh:
yup. I was out of town on a gig yesterday and was getting frantic messages from a few people all about the same order even after I said I couldnt be of any help...
That's got to get annoying. :/Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
"Raven's never let anyone down yet"
Well she has one bad review here on Mernetwork...
for a second i though esther was bothing you for her number x_x
Which I could say things about too but I choose not to for the sake of community drama. And by letting down I'm talking not getting a tail paid forQuote:
Originally Posted by Yulia
Yeah I know, I was being to literal. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
But Raina, if we don't harass you how will know anything about raven? (insert sarcasm as needed)
Also on that note I still haven't heard anything about my tail, has anyone else heard about theirs?
A friend of mine who I met over the internet who isn't on the network got a sketch update 3 days ago (well at least she showed me 3 she may have got it beforehand) I'd say that'd be Raven's most recent surfacing haha.
Personally I'm still on pre-production, getting closer to finally settling in my design haha. I am so excited for my tail to be started!
When I'm at 300 days I'll send them an email for a friendly reminder how har my tail is atm. I'm now at day 292. :)
Ariel Starfish, you are so close, yet so far away! I hope you get a response back!
U can't believe how nuts I'm going atm!! :highfive::biting nails::biting nails:
I think it's harder when your tail is actually in construction, rather than waiting for it to begin. Then again on day 342 I'm getting pretty anxious to have my tail finally started. I think the worst part, by far though is when it's finally completed and you're waiting for it to arrive once it's been shipped.